Bill > AB1321

This bill requires the California Attorney General to establish a new electronic database and support system specifically designed to help report and locate missing children, with a particular focus on immigrant children. The system will allow parents to register missing children and receive location updates, and will include anonymous reporting features to encourage participation without fear of immigration enforcement. The database will have firewall protections to prevent unauthorized data sharing. If a missing child is identified, the bill mandates that parents will be offered free DNA testing in a state-approved laboratory to confirm parentage, with the test results to be used exclusively for reunification purposes. The bill defines "immigrant" broadly to include any person who is not a U.S. citizen or national, including undocumented individuals. By creating this specialized registry, the bill aims to provide a more accessible and safe mechanism for reporting missing children, particularly those from vulnerable immigrant communities who might otherwise be hesitant to seek help due to potential immigration-related concerns.

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